[THE ROLE OF COLPOSCOPY AS A METHOD OF METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY AND RAPID ETIOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS IN THE STUDY OF...

Area of Science:

• Gynecology
• Infectious Diseases
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Chlamydial cervicitis is a common infection requiring accurate diagnosis.
• Early and etiologic diagnosis is essential for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze colposcopic findings in chlamydial endocervicitis.
• To establish colposcopy's role in early and rapid diagnosis of chlamydial cervicitis.

Main Methods:

• Colposcopy was used to examine ecto- and endocervix.
• Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) was employed for etiologic diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis.
• Statistical analysis was performed to correlate colposcopic findings with infection presence.

Main Results:

• Chlamydial endocervicitis incidence was 45.1% in the Ruse region.
• A significant association was found between chlamydial cervicitis and colposcopic findings of Baza and Ectopia.
• No significant association was observed with mosaic transformation zones or blood vessel presence.

Conclusions:

• Colposcopy is a valuable complementary method for early and rapid diagnosis of chlamydial endocervicitis.
• Identifying specific colposcopic changes aids in timely and targeted treatment.
• This diagnostic approach supports effective etiotropic therapy for chlamydial cervicitis.